Where is Brooklyn from?

Meaning of the name Brooklyn

From the name of a borough of New York City, originally named after the Dutch town of Breukelen , itself meaning either "broken land" (from Dutch breuk ) or "marsh land" (from Dutch broek ). It can also be viewed as a combination of Brook and the popular name suffix lyn. It is considered a feminine name in the United States, but is more common as a masculine name in the United Kingdom.

Characteristics of the name Brooklyn

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